hello I'm Sam

Hello, nice to meet you!

I am a Software Development Engineer and in my free time an artist. I am originally from the Washington DC area and now am based in Seattle.

My interest in code started in 5th grade, back in 2009. Starting in Scratch, to programming TI-84 games, to building Java based Minecraft server plugins by the 9th grade. I was hired for my first software development internship with E-PAGA Inc. after my freshman year of high school. I worked with E-PAGA and was happy to gain industry experience and contribute to impactful solutions until graduating college and leaving the company in 2019.

I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a degree in Computer Science and a concentration in art. In 2019, I was hired as a software engineer at Amazon.com and relocated to Seattle, WA.

Now living in the PNW, I frequently am hiking, biking, snowboarding, trying new Seattle foods, and always seeking a new view of a colorful evening’s sunset.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson

As a hobby, I love to tinker with Arduinos and Raspberry Pis to find home solutions and create art projects. I also have skills in 3D printing, woodworking, and playing piano by ear.

My dream job is to work in a visually creative field of software development. Ideally, one which involves art displays, human-computer interaction or visual effects driven by electronics and programmed software.

If you’re interested in reaching out for professional opportunities, or professional advice, connect on LinkedIn, or view my resume directly.